Cristina Johns

About Cristina Johns

As the VP of Human Resources at Simone Development Companies, I oversee all aspects of the organization\'s personnel policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring compliance with industry trends and employment legislation. I have more than five years of experience in this role, and more than 15 years of progressive HR management experience in various sectors, including tree care, lawn care, and maintenance.I am a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), demonstrating my commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of HR. I am also skilled in employee benefits, recruitment, performance reviews, labor relations, and staff development. I am a self-starter, a team player, and an excellent communicator, who strives to create a positive and productive working environment for management, staff, and clients. My goal is to support the organization\'s vision, mission, and values, while aligning the HR strategy with the business objectives.

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources

   Simone Development Companies

   Aug 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Recruits, interviews, hires, and develops all HR staff.Oversees the daily workflow of the department. Provides ongoing constructive and timely feedback to team. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition; Onboarding; and training and development.HRIS Proficiency with the ability to optimize platform in order to deliver meaningful, relevant reports for the Executive Team.Conducts analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS).Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee recognition programs.Oversees the development of best practices for hiring and talent management.Manage Onboarding process, and train and communicate the program guidelines to managers during the talent acquisition processCollaborates with executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term mission and goals; supporting this mission through talent management.Provides guidance and leadership to Organization; assists with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues.Coach & provide advice to managers on issues such as performance evaluation, documentation, progressive discipline measures, employment/labor lawCounsel staff as needed and assist in resolving interdepartmental issuesHandle employee terminations and other difficult situations in a sensitive, fair and respectful mannerManage all employee review processes

Education

• Villanova University

  Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt

  2009 — 2009

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  BA, Criminology

  2002 — 2006